John Conyers actually said...

It is therefore my hope that immediately after this hearing and over the recess we can begin the process of informal discussions with each o...

Fortunately, Congress can solve these problems by updating the Voting Rights Act.

Without question, the Act has been an unqualified success, helping rid our Nation of legal barriers to voting discrimination.

We must use this opportunity to promptly craft a legislative solution that enables the Justice Department to effectively enforce the rights ...